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New Sheffield Wednesday boss will take over a club ‘going places’, coach predicts

SWFC are without a manager after Henrik Pedersen’s sacking…

The Star

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 1:49 PM

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Caretaker coach Matt Hamshaw predicts Sheffield Wednesday's next manager will inherit a squad and club 'going places.'
Hamshaw is in temporary charge following Henrik Pedersen's sacking and drew 1-1 against Cambridge United.
Dave Challinor remains the favorite to be appointed as the new permanent manager.

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Caretaker manager Matt Hamshaw has stated that the next Sheffield Wednesday manager will take over a club that is "definitely going places." Hamshaw assumed temporary charge following the sacking of Henrik Pedersen and recently oversaw a 1-1 draw against Cambridge United. He is also set to manage the team for Sunday's League One clash against Blackpool at Hillsborough.

Hamshaw emphasized that the club is undergoing a transition period, noting that the new boss will inherit a strong squad with a solid foundation. Former Stockport County manager Dave Challinor is currently the favorite to succeed Pedersen. Sheffield Wednesday currently sit ninth in the League One table after 12 matches.

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